Project Scientists - Open Ranks 2025-26

Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry anticipates openings for all levels of the Project Scientists series throughout the 2025-26 Academic Year. Applications are being sought from candidates with Ph.D. degree with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field:

• Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
• Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
• Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry

This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal will be dependent on availability of support. Project Scientist series rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $76,700-$201,900. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field as listed above.

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Statement of Research (Optional), Teaching Statement (Optional).

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

Please apply online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09756 with a cover letter that also describes your immediate and long-term research goals, a curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three letters of references.